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American Movie

1999 7.6 (252 votes) 1h 47m

Genres

Documentary Comedy

Production Companies

Civilian Pictures
Bluemark Productions
C-Hundred Film Corporation
Library Films

American Movie

Overview

American Movie is the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream. Spanning over two years of intense struggle with his film, his family, financial decline, and spiritual crisis, American Movie is a portrayal of ambition, obsession, excess, and one man's quest for the American Dream.

Key Crew

Director: Chris Smith

Producer: Chris Smith, Sarah Price

Director of Photography: Chris Smith

Top Cast

Mark Borchardt

Mark Borchardt

Filmmaker

Mike Schank

Mike Schank

Friend / Musician

Tom Schimmels

Tom Schimmels

Actor in 'Coven'

Monica Borchardt

Monica Borchardt

Mark's Mom

Alex Borchardt

Alex Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Chris Borchardt

Chris Borchardt

Mark's Brother

Ken Keen

Ken Keen

Friend / Associate Producer

Matt Weisman

Matt Weisman

Casting Director

Videos

American Movie Official Trailer - HD

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